Of interest to swordsmen

[firkin]

http://www.thearma.org/spotlight/GTA/motions_and_impacts.htm

Not much discussion of this article so far on shop talk forum where I came across the link:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=251277

Re-reading and thinking are required for me to comment, but it looks quite interesting.

One think I think can be said, is that tip strikes from a baton or chopping, puts a lot of stress on the tang.

 

[Rusty]

And here I thought the article was going to be about bent blades and Peroni's ( Peyronies ) disease.

 

[firkin]

Sorry to disappoint you, Rusty

 

[Ferrous Wheel]

good stuff. Looks like they got Dan to do their grafix! HAHC, ARMA, they do some good work, and some is in line with my own historical combat research.

Any impact that does not hit the center of percussion can potentially damage a blade.

Also, if you get to handle actual specimens or sreious historical replicas, you can feel what a good blade feels like. Repros from some companies are for looks only, and they have not reproduced accurately. These repros feel a bit dead in the hand, and don't exhibit the characteristics of true swords.

For tang strength, I feel that the serious repros of european swords and Japanese swords take great care in reproing the tangs to keep them accurate and sturdy. It helps to buy from from reputable folks who themselves swing swords and understand the finer points. Kriswell, Angus Trim, Arms&Armor--very serious about accurate historical repros. If you get a blade form these folks, you know it is on point.

Keith

 

[Dave K]

Maybe the kamis should start putting pommels on some of the bigger kobra models.